AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGreen Finance: Bhutan’s updated Green Finance Taxonomy 2026/Addendum is set for phased rollout over three years, aiming to guide banks and investors on climate-aligned projects and reduce greenwashing risks. Urban Resilience: In Thimphu, the government says stormwater and roadside drainage upgrades are designed to cut recurring street flooding by factoring in future rainfall intensity and urban runoff. Construction Safety: The MoIT clarified that mandatory geotechnical/soil testing under the Thimphu Structure Plan is meant to uncover subsurface risks in Bhutan’s high seismic zone, even for plots that look stable. Energy Planning: Bhutan is moving ahead with DPR work for the 404 MW Nyera Amari I and II hydropower project, while also reiterating a 2040 target of 25,000 MW (20,000 MW hydropower, 5,000 MW solar). Wildlife Conflict Support: MoENR is drafting a National Human-Wildlife Casualty Relief and Accountability Framework after wildlife attacks continue to cause injuries and deaths, with compensation still not formally operational. Tourism & Conservation: Bhutan’s “high-value, low-volume” tourism approach is highlighted as a way to limit visitor pressure while funding conservation and local livelihoods.
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